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OV08 XRC

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,584 mi
Last recorded182,584 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XRC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 182,584 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 168,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 168,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 155,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 155,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 144,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 144,084 miles

Road wheel fixing missing ONE MISSING OFF EACH WHEEL (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 140,106 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 134,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 124,637 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 112,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 99,759 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine smokey from exhaust

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,237 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 85,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,634 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,444 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 60,409 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine turbo whine

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f sill trim damaged

Pass 13 May 2013 54,262 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut

Pass 11 May 2012 45,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r light cracked.

n/s/r tyre deteriorating in tread area.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,694 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r body damaged

o/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

stone chips on screen

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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OV08 XRC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV08 XRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV08 XRC registered?

OV08 XRC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is OV08 XRC safe to buy?

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